Two identical straight wires are stretched so as to produce 6 beats per second when vibrating simultaneously. On changing the tension slightly in one of them, the beat frequency remains unchanged. Denoting the higher and the lower initial tension in the strings as T₁,T₂ respectively, then it could be said that while making the above changes in tension :

T₂ was decreased

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T_{1 ,}T₂ remain the same

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T₁ was decreased

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T₁increased

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Solution

The correct option is C
T₁ was decreased

$∴$ $v_{1} > v_{2}$

or $f_{1} > f_{2}$ and $f_{1} - f_{2}$ = 6 Hz.

Now, if $T_{1}$ is increased, $f_{1}$ will increase or $f_{1} - f_{2}$ will increase. Therefore, (D) option is wrong.

If $T_{1}$ is decreased, $f_{1}$ will decrease and it may be possible that now $f_{2} - f_{1}$ become 6 Hz. Therefore, (C) option is correct.

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